Excess Body Weight Adversely Influences Brain HealthThursday, November 05, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Scientists have now proven that extra body weight is associated with adverse nerve abnormalities in the frontal brain that influence cognitive ability as well as impulse control. Exercise Helps Prevent the Re-Accumulation of Dangerous FatThursday, November 05, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Visceral fat is the kind that accumulates in the abdominal region and is associated with highly inflammatory disease-related risk. A new study had individuals exercise 40 minutes twice a week for one year following a period of weight loss. This small amount of exercise completely prevented the re-accumulation of the high disease risk fat. The researchers found that aerobic exercise and resistance training were equally effective for this purpose. How Fiber & Friendly Flora Reduce InflammationWednesday, November 04, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding why dietary fiber and friendly GI tract flora (acidophilus) provide significant benefit to such inflammatory problems as colitis, asthma, and arthritis. Scientists Recommend Antioxidants to Protect Lungs From the FluTuesday, November 03, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study explains how antioxidants can protect your lungs from flu-related damage. “The recent outbreak of H1N1 influenza and the rapid spread of this strain across the world highlights the need to better understand how this virus damages the lungs and to find new treatments,” said Sadis Matalon, co-author of the study. “Additionally, our research shows that antioxidants may prove beneficial in the treatment of flu.” Adiponectin Stops Sepsis – Relevance to H1N1 Swine FluMonday, November 02, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new animal study shows that low levels of adiponectin are associated with higher toxicity of sepsis whereas adequate adiponectin prevents sepsis. Adiponectin levels are low in overweight people and being overweight is a risk factor for getting severe H1N1 swine flu. Those with severe H1N1 swine flu have sepsis-like symptoms due to the toxicity and low oxygen condition produced by the infection. How the FDA, Big Pharma, and Doctors Cause Injury for ProfitSunday, November 01, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In some ways the health care in America is the finest in the world. In other ways it is a severe risk to health, even deadly. The dark side of this issue involves medication profits at the expense of human health. This questionable health care approach costs at least 200 billion dollars a year and involves the costs of the drugs themselves, the injuries they cause, and the appropriate law suits that follow. The perpetrators of this fraud are the pharmaceutical companies acting in tandem with the FDA, doctors paid under the table by Big Pharma, and gullible doctors willing to write off-label prescriptions based on the hype they hear from doctors on the take and Big Pharma sales reps. The Pear Shape is Not So Safe After AllSaturday, October 31, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Just about everyone knows that fat gained around the midsection is associated with disease risk. Women have been told that gaining weight on their hips and thighs is not the same risk. A new study suggests otherwise. New Science Questions Theory of Antidepressant DrugsFriday, October 30, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Eva Redei, David Lawrence Stein Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern’s Feinberg School, has presented a study that throws a monkey wrench in the scientific rationale that is used to justify giving out antidepressant medication. She has clearly demonstrated, for the first time, that genes involved with stress are different from genes involved with depression. Since antidepressant medication is targeting stress-related function of neurotransmitters they are, in essence, missing the boat. Aerobic Exercise Improves Stiff Arteries and Fatty LiverThursday, October 29, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Several new studies are showing that aerobic exercise can have a rather profound effect on promoting health. One study showed that in older adults with type II diabetes just three months of aerobics produced noticeable improvement in the elasticity of arteries. Another study showed that one month of aerobic exercise reduced the fatty build up in the liver of overweight individuals. Two-Year Antacid Use Results in Weight GainWednesday, October 28, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that 70% of patients taking proton pump inhibitor antacid medication (Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, or Nexium) gained an average 8 pounds over a two year period. Can Inosine Repair Nerve Damage?Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Cutting edge research has identified an enzyme, Mst3b, that is essential for regenerating damaged axons (nerve fibers) in both the peripheral and central nervous systems. Their research shows that Mst3B is stimulated by inosine, opening the door for a simple nutritional strategy to help regenerate nerve health. Earlier animal research on inosine indicates that it can help repair nerve damage following a stroke. The FDA’s Peramivir H1N1 Swine Flu ExperimentMonday, October 26, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The FDA has now opened the door for widespread human experimentation during this year’s flu season, allowing an antiviral drug called Peramivir to be used even though it has not passed traditional standards of safety testing. Ever since the FDA crafted its Critical Path agenda it has been looking for excuses to expose vulnerable Americans to toxic drugs under the false pretense of the greater good for all. The H1N1 Swine Flu fear-mongering is providing the cover that the FDA needs to unleash an experiment. The new Obama FDA administration has accepted the baton pass from the recently departed Bush FDA management team (von Eschenbach, et al.). Monsanto’s Toxic and Mutated World – Is Sugar Safe to Eat?Monday, October 26, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It should come as no surprise when a Monsanto product poisons the earth and our food. Our planet has never recovered from the forty-year Monsanto-led PCB contamination that was banned in the U.S. in 1977. To this day environmental PCBs continue to degrade into highly toxic furans and dioxins, wreaking all manner of human health problemsThe new case in point involves several aspects: 1) the bizarre alteration of the nature of food itself by splicing viral, bacterial, and other life forms into the DNA of food (GMO seeds and crops), and 2) the massive increase in the use of glyphosate pesticide (Round Up), which is polluting the water, soil, and food across the globe. Both issues are extremely problematic to human health. Quercetin: A Rising Star for Nerves, Immunity, and MetabolismSunday, October 25, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Quercetin is a common flavonoid found in many fresh fruits and vegetables. It has been in widespread use in the dietary supplement industry for the past two decades due to its natural anti-histamine properties. New research is dramatically expanding our understanding of this nutrient, including its nervous system support, immune support, and weight management properties. Iodine Supplementation Improves Intelligence in ChildrenSaturday, October 24, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It is well known that severe iodine deficiency is deleterious to neurological development. A new study now shows that even a mild iodine deficiency inhibits optimal intelligence and cognitive ability in children. ADHD Drugs Burn Out Nerves Causing Later Life Memory ProblemsFriday, October 23, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The major problem with giving speed-like medication to children and adolescents in an effort to help them focus is that the substances are highly excitotoxic. Any benefit in terms of short-term cognitive improvement is traded off against long-term destruction of nerves. Low Iron Can Cause Chronic PainThursday, October 22, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new discovery about the need for iron in your brain stem (where pain registers) opens the door for an additional approach to chronic pain that may be of immense benefit to many people who are currently suffering. Low Folic Acid or Vitamin B6 Weaken BonesWednesday, October 21, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers have found that men and women with low folic acid or low vitamin B6 have alterations in their bones reflecting poorer bone health than those who have the highest levels of these important structure-support nutrients. More Doctors Take Vitamins than Get a Flu VaccineWednesday, October 21, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) 72% of physicians and 89% of nurses take vitamins each year. 51% of physicians and 59% of nurses classify themselves as regular consumers of dietary supplements. In comparison, only 42% of health professionals get a seasonal flu vaccine – a number that is inching up this year due to extreme pressure. Olive Leaf Extract Protects Against UV RadiationTuesday, October 20, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Add olive leaf extract and its active component, oleuropein, to the list of nutrients that protect your skin from UV radiation. Bovine Colostrum: An Immune-Support PowerhouseMonday, October 19, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) First milk colostrum is a nutritional tour-de-force. It contains nutrients required for metabolic activation as well as conferring immune system support to the untrained immune system of the newborn. The relative abundance of bovine colostrum has made it a popular source of nourishment in many countries around the world, especially helping to cut down on digestive infections. Bovine colostrum is documented to have many immune support nutrients, including sialylated oligosaccharides, substances known to act as viral decoys (a virus binds to it thinking it is a human cell to infect and is instead rendered inert). An array of new science supports the use of bovine colostrum as an immune support nutrient for any person of any age. Young People at Risk for Severe H1N1 Swine FluSunday, October 18, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Health officials sounded alarm bells over the weekend as it has become clear that the H1N1 swine flu can attack the lower lungs causing viral pneumonia. Deterioration can be unusually rapid, starting at only 3-5 days into the illness and progressing to life-threatening within 24 hours. The virus can trigger clots in the lungs, meaning that standard ventilator care for pneumonia may not work. 224,000 Americans Died From Poor Hospital Care from 2006 – 2008Saturday, October 17, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Comparing the best hospitals in the country to the national average finds that there is a 52% lower risk of dying at the top-rated hospitals. When comparing the best to the worst that figure jumps to a 72% lower risk of dying in a top hospital. This discrepancy in care quality has been documented for the past decade and is not improving. We have 74,000 needless deaths a year due to inept care. Maybe health care reform should start in the hospitals. Poor Flexibility is a Sign of Stiff ArteriesFriday, October 16, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) If you are over 40 and have trouble touching your toes it is a likely sign that your arteries are getting stiff in direct proportion to your lack of flexibility. This is another low tech test, like putting a tape measure around your stomach, which is also predictive of hardening arteries. Leptin Problems Linked to Thyroid CancerThursday, October 15, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) When a person gains weight it is typical that leptin levels rise too high in the blood and do not get into the brain – a problem called leptin resistance that is a key force behind overeating and becoming overweight. For the first time researchers show that excessive leptin in the blood upregulates leptin receptors on thyroid cancer cells causing them to become aggressive thyroid cancer. Neurontin and Lyrica are a Death Sentence for New Brain SynapsesWednesday, October 14, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Neurontin and its newer more potent version, Lyrica, are widely used for off-label indications that are an outright flagrant danger to the public. These blockbuster drugs were approved for use even though the FDA had no idea what they actually did in the brain. A shocking new study shows that they block the ability of new brain synapses from forming, drastically reducing the potential for rejuvenating brain plasticity – meaning that these drugs will cause brain decline faster than any substance known to mankind. Breast Cancer Linked to Low Vitamin DWednesday, October 14, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Vitamin D helps regulate so many genes that a deficiency has multiple and significant adverse effects, including increasing the risk for breast cancer. Researchers are now recommending that every woman with breast cancer be given large doses of vitamin D. Yes, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Racing for a cure may not be as important as spending some time in the sun. Can Vitamin D Help Prevent H1N1 Swine Flu from Spreading?Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It seems simple enough to understand. A well person contracts swine flu from a sick person, who, once sick, passes it along to another. In the case of H1N1 swine flu, most of the population is not familiar with the virus, thus it has the potential to readily spread from sick to well. Sick people are supposed to quarantine themselves to prevent transmission. Everyone else is supposed to get a vaccine. One small problem – what if the sick people aren’t really the ones spreading the infection? At first glance that sounds preposterous. A second look may cause you to pause and ponder. Beta Glucan’s Versatile Immune Modulating PropertiesMonday, October 12, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) is well regarded as a potent immune support compound. The primary active component is beta glucan, otherwise known as the D fraction. Beta glucan is also highly concentrated in oat fiber, which is also documented as an immune support compound. This brief review discusses the value of beta glucan as part of a natural immune support program. The Broad Immune Support Actions of Olive Leaf ExtractSunday, October 11, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Olive leaf extract has gained wide attention for its broad immune support characteristics. It has demonstrated the ability to help with various bacteria, Candida albicans, and viral infection. Coenzyme Q10 – An Energizing Immune Support NutrientSaturday, October 10, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Coenzyme Q10 is required for any cell in your body to produce energy, helping to finish the final steps of ATP synthesis (ATP is cellular energy). Your immune system requires a tremendous amount of ATP to aggressively mount a defense against any invader. Your body cannot substitute something else for Q10. This means that if you don’t have enough Q10, then your energy production and an efficient immune response will be reduced accordingly. Which Whey to GoFriday, October 09, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In the world of dietary supplements and functional foods there are many choices in terms of product quality, and whey protein is no exception. This is especially true when a used-car sales pitch is used in an effort to make products look and sound far better than what is actually under the hood. While consumers should expect this from network marketing companies they are often taken aback when health professionals go out on a limb and push the envelope of truth. Gamma Tocotrienol Assists Bone StrengthThursday, October 08, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that vitamin E, and in particular the form known as gamma tocotrienol, helps build stronger bones with better biomechanical strength. The Thyroid Jolt Time of YearThursday, October 08, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Many of us living in the Northern states have seen a significant drop in temperature over the past few weeks. Fluctuating fall temperatures are a jolt to your thyroid system. Watch for Sinus Stuffiness in the Fall Damp WeatherTuesday, October 06, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The past few weeks in much of the country has seen quite a lot of rain. Rain combined with autumn’s falling leaves poses a challenging immune system stressor for many people, as it is a perfect breeding ground for mold. This problem continues until there are two killing frosts. Noni as a Natural Immune BoosterTuesday, October 06, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Noni has been in use as a medicinal herb in various cultures around the world for several thousand years. Its traditional use relating to immunity includes combating bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. It is used to help respiratory disorders, sore throat, gum infections, fever, headache, diarrhea, and indigestion. It is considered to have anti-inflammatory effects and is also a common remedy for joint pain. A Healthy Lymph System is Vital for Flu Fighting ImmunityMonday, October 05, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The healthy function of your lymphatic system is required for an optimal immune response. Millions of Americans struggle with a sluggish and stagnant lymph system, a clear immune system disadvantage. This is because your lymph system, in addition to its immune-related chores, is also in the trash removal business and the absorption and transport of fat business. The speed with which you mount an immune response can be drastically impaired by poor lymph function. It is worthwhile to understand how well your own lymph system is working. Exercise Tips for Fighting the Swine FluSunday, October 04, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Exercise is vital to conditioning your body to have an efficient immune response. Hundreds of studies on exercise and immunity have been conducted. In general, the more fit you are the better your immune system works. At the same time, higher amounts of exercise place increased demands on your immune system. Working out or performing significant exercise at the same time your body is trying to fight off the flu could make you more susceptible to getting sick. Thus, it is a good idea to understand exercise in the context of your immune system. Fighting an Infection Worsens Alzheimer’sSaturday, October 03, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Scientists now show that an acute inflammatory challenge, such as fighting an infection, can significantly worsen the cognitive status in an Alzheimer’s patient. The underlying message of this study is a major wake up call for all middle-aged Americans. The Colorful History of Colloidal Silver & Other Silver CompoundsFriday, October 02, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Colloidal silver is the product the FDA and many mainstream medical people love to hate. Listening to them you would think every person taking colloidal silver is going to turn gray with silver accumulation in their skin (argyria). Their worst nightmare is people taking colloidal silver to combat the H1N1 swine flu – the nightmare for them is that it might actually work. Since I am a health professional who has utilized colloidal silver in practice for more than 15 years with thousands of people, I’m more than happy to share some insights on the subject. 
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